Slough · England
Paella Party Catering for Slough events
Planning paella party catering in Slough? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Slough
Paella party catering in Slough, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In Slough, parties range from back gardens to function rooms and clubs. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot outside or under cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Slough stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or SL1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Places near Slough
What else we do in Slough
Where we can cook in Slough
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Slough parties: what to know
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Anywhere in SL1, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 31 places across Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Slough include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Dorney Court (2.7 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Station Road and London Road. Slough sits on or near the A4 and A332, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Slough for paella party catering include Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Common questions in Slough
We’re having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Slough for guests?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff